SOURCE: AFI
In a recent appearance on Pakistani national media, Faisal Raza Abidi, a well-known former senator and political commentator, made bold assertions linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing situation in Gaza. Abidi controversially claimed, “Modi and Netanyahu want to expand Indian business interests in Gaza after Haifa port,” alleging that “The Gaza campaign was a pre-planned conspiracy between Modi & Netanyahu.” He further stated, “Netanyahu has promised Modi to give control of a ‘neat and clean Gaza.’ That’s why Netanyahu is finishing off Hamas.”
These statements have sparked a significant amount of discussion and ridicule, particularly on the social media platform X, where a video of Abidi’s claims has gone viral. Indian users, among others, have mocked these assertions, highlighting the absurdity of linking Modi directly to the operational tactics of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza.
Faisal Raza Abidi is no stranger to controversy, often known for his outspoken views on various geopolitical matters. His latest claims regarding the strategic intentions behind the Gaza conflict have been met with skepticism and humor, especially from the Indian audience. The narrative of Modi and Netanyahu orchestrating the Gaza operations for economic gain in such a direct and conspiratorial manner has been seen as far-fetched and baseless by many.
Posts on X have been filled with sarcastic remarks and memes, with users questioning the logic behind Abidi’s statements. One user noted, “If Modi and Netanyahu planned Gaza, they forgot to invite me to the meeting,” while another quipped, “Looks like Modi’s new portfolio includes real estate in Gaza!” These responses reflect a broader sentiment that such claims lack credible evidence and are more aligned with sensationalism than factual reporting.
Abidi’s assertions come at a time when the relationship between India and Israel has been visibly strengthening, particularly in the fields of trade, technology, and defense. However, to claim that this relationship extends to controlling territories in conflict zones like Gaza stretches credibility.
The Indian government has not officially responded to these claims, but the general reaction from Indian media and social media users has been one of disbelief and humor. The viral nature of the video on X has only amplified the mockery, underlining the skepticism regarding such theories.